Daios Cove, Crete

You flop down on the flawless beach, in an idyllic private cove, close your eyes against the warming sun and sigh. Why isn’t life always like this? As the other bits of everyday living float away you slowly arrive at the realization that – for the time being at least – life actually is exactly like this. And there’s no better place to help you enjoy every moment than Daios Cove.

Make it part of your luxury, tailor-made vacation to Crete and you’ll find that the gentle Mediterranean, the elegant spa and the fine food conspire together to bring you perfect relaxation. And if you can bear to take yourself out of the cove, there’s even a picture postcard town nearby, complete with a great nightlife and a 7th century Byzantine chapel.

Daios Cove, at a glance

One of the finest five star resorts on the island

Close to the town of Agios Nikolaos

Choice of deluxe rooms and suites – all with panoramic sea views

Lavish, marbled en suite bathrooms

Rooms typically have open plan living areas

French windows opening onto private balconies

King-size beds, modern furnishings and décor throughout

Some suites and rooms have individual pools

Most suites feature separate living rooms and large terraces overlooking the sea

Choice of four stylish restaurants serving a whole range of local and international dishes, plus two bars

For leisure and pleasure

Set beside tranquil Vathi Beach in a private cove

Gorgeous, sea water infinity pool overlooking the sea

Stunning blue and white indoor spa with two pools and range of pampering treatments